Andrea L. Cheville, M.D., a physiatrist at Mayo Clinic's campus in Rochester, Minnesota, discusses the use of patient-reported outcomes in assessing physical function and identifies factors that may affect the precision and accuracy of these tools.

Research exploring new ways to increase muscle health gaining momentum
Nathan K. LeBrasseur, M.S., Ph.D., co-chair of research in the Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation at Mayo Clinic's campus in Rochester, Minnesota, discusses research addressing age- and disease-related muscle loss.

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These yearlong post-professional clinical and didactic education training programs are designed to advance a physical therapist's preparation as a provider of patient care services.

Sept. 20-23, in Rochester, Minn.
This conference focuses on cutting-edge, genomic discoveries and practical applications of personalized medicine for your patients. It includes a keynote address from J. Craig Venter, the researcher who helped map the first human genome.

Sept. 24-26, in Rochester, Minn.
This symposium features renowned researchers and clinicians focused on regenerative rehabilitation treatments and therapies. This emerging field translates discoveries in tissue engineering and cellular therapies into treatments that benefit the functional outcomes of patients.

Nov. 13-14, in Rochester, Minn.
This case-oriented program provides an integrated approach to the injured athlete and includes case presentations, lectures and video demonstrations that make this course interesting to all sports medicine practitioners.

Feb. 5-7, 2016, in San Juan, Puerto Rico
This course is designed as an update of techniques and topics pertaining to physical medicine and rehabilitation and includes osteoporosis, amputee, ultrasound injection, cancer rehabilitation, brain injury, spinal cord injury, pain, EMG, hand and more.

April 11-12, 2016, in Rochester, Minn.
This comprehensive course addresses the complex issues surrounding neurorehabilitation, including brain injury, brain rehabilitation, regeneration recovery and spinal cord injury.

May 18-20, 2016, in Rochester, Minn.
This course is designed for candidates preparing for certifying and maintenance of certification examinations in physical medicine and rehabilitation and uses a combination of online learning, didactic lecture and mock oral examinations.

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Clinical Practice Guidelines for Low Back Pain
Ralph E. Gay, M.D., M.S., discusses the goals and limitations of clinical practice guidelines for low back pain and the benefits associated with implementing those guidelines.

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